Jayden Daniels Contract: Salary for Commanders Quarterback

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Washington Commanders' first round draft pick Jayden Daniels holds his Commanders jersey during an NFL football news conference in Ashburn, Va., Friday, April 26, 2024.
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Nick Hennion @nickhennion Jul 01, 2024, 12:40 PM
  • Jayden Daniels’ 2024 base salary is only $795,000.
  • Daniels receives annual increases across his four-year rookie deal.

In the hopes of discovering their next franchise quarterback, the Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels second overall in 2024. 

The LSU alum passed for just over 3,800 yards in his 2023 college season while adding just over 1100 yards on the ground. 

Jayden Daniels Contract

Despite making only $795,000 in base salary this year, Daniels represents the fifth-largest cap hit for the Commanders. 

Amongst the highest-paid Commanders players, Daniels is slated to make just over $4 million in base salary across his four-year contract with Washington. 

Jayden Daniels Salary

Daniels will make $4.02 million in base salary across his four-year rookie contract, which will expire when Daniels is 27. 

Here’s a breakdown of Daniels’ base salary across each season: 

2024: $795,000

2025: $960,000

2026: $1,075,000

2027: $1,190,000

Including signing and roster bonuses, the Commanders owe Daniels $13.47 million in guaranteed money. 

Across all four seasons, Daniels will count $37.75 million against the NFL salary cap.

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.